costs zero in developed and civilised countries. just literally went to the doctor last week and did a deep blood work. I was prescribed vitamine D. 100 pills costed me 2€. I found it expensive. it should be free. and no I don't pay more taxes than someone earning the same in usa.
Thanks for making this video. I'm a pharmacy intern working towards getting my PharmD, and whenever I counsel a patient about vitamins and tell them that, unless their doctor told them to get it, they probably don't need the supplement that they're asking me about, they look at me like I'm crazy. There's a lot of misinformation out there and it's important that we educate patients, especially when OTC labels can be so misleading!
I hope you keep your attitude. Unfortunately a lot, if not most, pharmacists are completly on board with this scheme. I couldn't believe it when our friendly pharmacist convinced my mum to buy that bs vitamin C that's all magic and natural and about 20x the price of regular vit C.
Ok I'm completely on board with this video, but there are cases when doctors actually don't tell you about a certain supplement when you really need it. And there's research to prove it's effectiveness. I'm talking about D-mannose. I've had so many UTI's and been to many doctors and none of them recommended it to me, and then I saw people talking about it in forums. Haven't had a UTI since taking it. It's not FDA approved, and not recommended by doctors, so what? It changed my life 😉
Rada Surmach while that’s wonderful that you’ve found a solution to something ailing you that doctors struggled to, this wont be the case in most other situations. the whole point of the video, as i’m sure you know, is that people are being misled into buying vitamins that may not even contain the things that the bottles say they do. in the end though if you feel better on a certain vitamin supplement than you do without it, and feel the investment is worthwhile, more power to you.
@@249aaa I agree. But I am afraid this video could also prevent people from taking vitamins or supplements when they actually need to. Most of the supplements sold from major brands actually contain the ingredients listed and are legitimate, so let's not draw big conclusions from small incidents of some ripoff companies.
@@hellofadoua5828Usually via blood tests. You can ask for a lab test at a hospital via your General practioner. This can cost a bit but depends what country you’re from in some countries its basically free
I mean, most doctors will tell you it's pointless to take vitamins and supplements. They'll tell you to take prescription meds instead because that's how they make their money. They don't get a dime if you buy supplements and vitamins elsewhere.
@@RedRoseSeptember22 they don't force you to take medications. If you come in with a problem, and there's a drug that will treat it, they'll prescribe it for you. That's kind of part of their job you know. And it's irrelevant that doctors tell you it's pointless to take supplements, what matters is _scientists_ say it's pointless - at least, in most cases. These supplement companies prey on people's ignorance. People get drawn to supplements because they think 'natural' means 'safer,' which it doesn't. Natural vs unnatural chemicals are still chemicals, and they may or may not be safe. The difference between drugs and supplements is pretty simple: the former have been proven to work and tested for safety, the latter haven't.
@@RedRoseSeptember22 Can we just let this myth die? Cause that's literally the argument of EVERY supplement peddling asshole on the internet. All it takes is to say "Doctors are in bed with Big Pharma" and that then legitimizes them to sell you untested snake oil. And the irony of calling medical doctors profit hogs while using your own popularity and reach to profit off of charlatanry is lost on most of these people. Just stop saying it until you have actual proof of a actual doctors (that's doctorS with an s) prescribing actual medical drugs unnecessarily AND getting away with it.
@@venge54is17 I remember as a kid in the 70s One A Day multi-vitamin commercials. That of course was over forty years ago. I guess we are still waiting for that flood of kidney disease patients due to multi-vitamin use.
@@venge54is17 The topic of this video is multivitamin supplements. You are going a bit off topic talking about protein and creatine. Now are you sticking to the topic or are giving us a lecture about supplements other than multivitamins? And did you bother to watch the video that I posted?
@@venge54is17 people are lifelong alcoholics and cigarette users and live to 90. You think taking some multivitamins is going to give you kidney disease? Maybe if you take a cheap brand.
The difference is obsessing over taking them Or obsessing over people not taking them if there isn't a need... I take melatonin because I really can't sleep most nights but there's a reason of I was just taking them to get a "better" nights sleep that would be obsessing but I literally don't sleep without it... I understand where Dr. Mike is coming from, I never took vitamins as a kid or without reason... (i also dont get a flu shot tho...)
I mean, I am probably not deficient in any vitamins. However, when I take my suppliments my hair grows, my skin clears up, and I feel MUCH better. Even if its placebo... I'll take it because it works for me.
There are studies that have used multivitamins (a LOT, and every single micronutrient) in the treatment of ADHD, Bi-Polar, and Depression. Studies showed they were very effective both short and long term! The hypothesis is modern diets and agricultural practices (deficiency in nutrients within soil) have lead to a large amount of people with deficiency.
@@jamesblames 100% - I have very low vit D and iron so supplement for those, and magnesium for migrane prevention. The real game changers for my ADHD have been the B6 and iron. The ADHD symptoms are particularly terrible during the luteal phase of my menstrual cycle and here the B6 especially has improved my mood and cognitive dysfunction. I don't eat fortified foods or meat/dairy/eggs so these minerals and vitamins are essential for my brain function. The week I ran out of iron and B6 was a rude shock.. I was back to barely functioning 🙃
*opens neuroscience textbook to begin readings for tomorrow. Sees that Dr. Mike has posted. Closes textbook.* My life every time I see that you've uploaded!
What if he's so handsome because of the supplements and he doesn't want anyone else to know about it so he keeps telling us to stop taking supplements 😐
Vitaminins, minerals, and herbal supplements completely changed my life. I started a few things at the request of my primary physician and neurologist. My blood results and quality of life improved drastically. I discovered that if I stopped or decreased my regimen, my labs would start to become abnormal again. That's when I did research to start a personalized supplement routine and begin titrating off some meds I was dependent on. Just wish I had started much sooner!
Exactly. Same here. Without my supplements I still would be very, very sick... Unfortunately most doctors are not yet sufficienty trained on that matter... But the information is all available on TH-cam, all you have to do is invest a little time...
@tnpm718 Unless big pharma suddenly takes a liking to supplements, that will unfortunately never change. =/ Cracks me up when people argue with me saying vitamins/minerals don't actually do anything 😂
thank GOD youre saying something. I just quit my job at GNC because I dont have the heart to look at somebody dead in the eyes and try to convince them that this random $60 product is going to help them lose weight in 2 weeks. Especially when I can tell theyre really trying to lose the weight and theyre getting so frustrated and my job wants me to sit here and make false claims and promises to boost my numbers. no thank you.
Just been on a 7 week course of flooding my body with Vit D (doctor prescribed!) I was so deficient it wasn’t even on the chart 😢 I felt awful. Aches, pains, fatigue, low mood. Vit D levels are just within the normal range now and I feel SO much better than I did before 😁💪🏻
I need to share this video with my friends and family. Everyone has a vitamin supplement obsession going on. This will be very informative. Thanks Dr.Mike!
I love how you simplified this topic for your audience PERFECTLY! As a Dietitian Nutritionist, I definitely see people (most notably influencers) treating supplements as if they’re magic cures, or that they’re 100% legit even if it’s a brand new company with zero creditability and transparency. There’s definitely risks with taking supps - like quality, purity, and does-it-contain-what-it-says in the quantity that it says. My rule of thumb - only supplement when there’s a true need. And find a GMP certified brand that’s ultra transparent about their ingredients!
I couldn't agree more! Well said. I have as a long time competitive athlete believed in certain supplements but was always cautious of their sourcing and production. And why I finally settled on one brand and company.
@@karrenpopovics2780in my case its Kirkland multivitamins. Its cheap but certified by “USP” But if you want to get it naturally you basically have to be a nutritionist otherwise you’ll definitely be deficient. People le vegetarians for example think they are healthy because of veggies and fruits but could potentially lack vitamins b12 and e which are important to the body as they are mostly from meat. You cant just say you have a balanced diet because you have fruits and veggies, you have to study what kind of fruits and veggies your taking and how you cook them.
@@karrenpopovics2780how you cook them is also important like for example boiling mushrooms actually remove its nutrients. Microwaving them funnily enough is a healthier way to cook them. Grilling is also good to retain its nutrients
YES! I needed this video especially since my parents are obsessed with vitamins and supplements while still being healthy, eating balanced diets, and being active. Hopefully this’ll help them not throw their money in the toilet.
Yeah, but how often do doctors suggest a vitamin to cure anything? If they run tests and you're clearly deficient in something, they'll tell you to take a vitamin, but they hardly ever recommend vitamins for injuries or illnesses. They always try to prescribe you something instead.
I take vitamin D but that’s only because I’ve always had a deficiency, I have to get my levels tested once a year to make sure my levels are still okay with the supplement
Same! I wasn't even aware that my levels were low until a year ago when I took a blood test and it came back as well... very very lacking of vitamin D. I think 30 out of the recommended level of 120. Micrograms I think? Honestly I don't keep track. I just know that I feel better now that I take 50 micrograms a day (took 100 for the first 6 months).
I went to my doctor and said that I need vitamin supplements and he said to get a tone of fruits and vegetables. So I took a tone of fruits and vegetables.
@@tonycaeleste9718 I don't know man. Diss stuff is crazy. Wish I knew about fruit and vegetables could haved saved a lot of money, not having to buy "those essential oils".
Xanax ain’t to be fucked with, maybe this guy has ties with big pharma or he has no idea what Xanax is 😂 one hell of a drug I’m glad that exists but to an extent, it’s a great abortive for panic attacks
@@JZGreengo I get really sick when the weather turns. Dizzy, sore throat, ear fullness . It has to do with barometric pressure but Xanax is the only thing that helps me dramatically. Xanax cures hangovers too.
@@missempathetic6187 hi! vegan here too haha, I take it once or twice a week depending on the concentration of the supplement. B12 stores usually last up to 4 years so it's not something you need to take daily also because most supplements have like 10 times what you need, so once or twice a week should be just fine. If you are having doubts I would recommend you consult on how much we need of B12 to maintain cognitive function on a government health web page thingies haha I also take vitamin D for calcium absorption since I don't go out often and I'm always wearing sunscreen.
@@ester8a Oh ok , Actually i was diagnosed with b-12 deficiency so i have been taking b-12 supplements daily from past 1 month. As i am vegan i was thinking that iw ill continue taking it after my b-12 levels are normal.
I can agree multi vitamins can most likely not help. But I disagree with certain things your saying. I know there's beef between functional medicine and conventional medicine but It's crazy how you think most people get all the vitamins that is required to not have a deficiency and in AMERICA of all places. Vitamin D and zinc and potassium are one of the most deficient vitamins out there. And just because you can get these vitamins from foods doesn't necessarily mean it's process in your body correctly aswell and or it's from a good source. I guarantee you almost everyone in this country has or will have a bad gut issue that has been proven to give vitamin deficiencies that leads to emotional and mental disorders just to name a few examples. So yes it is necessary to use supplements specially if you don't consume what your suppose to eat. Conventional medicine bloodwork doesn't fully show all vitamin deficiencies btw... essentially you won't really need to take vitamins if you know what you're consuming but odds are people can't afford quality foods or don't simply know how to nourish themselves properly.
@@hayd9785 I take a women’s 18+!multivitamin from Ritual and an extra Vitamin D. I can’t remember the brand right now. I’ve left it at home. It’s a liquid gel cap one. Other than my vitamin d being a little low now all my other levels have been great! :)
Are you supplementing by a doctor's recommendation? You'll usually get prescribed the strong tablets, that make you poop black lead lol... Even on 100mgs daily, it'll take a good while to bounce back from an iron deficiency. From personal experience, several weeks.
Thor Odinson I do go to the gym regularly and I did my blood test not too long ago and I’m fine the iron is increasing a little but I can’t feel the difference 😕
Cathrine Lundqvist I’m taking the 80 mg ones and at first he told me to take it twice a day and now that I went from 8 to 17 I am taking it only once a day and I’ve been taking it for 5 moths so I hope to feel good asap
I was recommended to take a vitamin C tablet along with the iron to help with effectiveness. I had the same problem as you, with not feeling any better after about two months. Luckily, vitamin C is water soluble, so it can’t hurt you. Maybe talk to your doctor about it.
FYI, most probiotics that aren't refidgerated are garbage. Studies have shown that most all room temp probiotics have less than 10% of the CFU they say they originally have.
My doctor has me taking probiotics because of some health issues :) so far I feel great with the ones I'm taking. Fish oil is also amazing for the joints and heart!!!
Kind of the same: if the doctor prescribed them, they may help. If you take them on your own, probably you don't need them. Calcium can actually hurt you (my aunt had spasms in her hands and nervousness) so your doctor needs to prescribe the exact dose, which can or cannot be the one in the label.
You should review Tati Westbrook's vitamins. The name is Halo Beauty and there was a controversy when she first launched then because of some ingredients. Her subscribers thought she was going to launch make up or skin care so when she presented vitamins people went crazy.
(Nothing in this response is intended as a retort to you, since you didn't state a case either way about her product. I'm just replying about the general topic and speaking to general trends.) Tati's formulation for Halo Beauty is actually really well thought-out and fairly in line with research on the various components (JenLuvsReviews did, as usual, an incredible breakdown analysis of it). A lot of people want to dismiss literally anything in a pill form as being pointless cash-grab fluff, but that's as irrational as making generalizations about All Pharmaceutical Drugs or about All Surgical Remedies or whatever other toolboxes are available for issues. A big problem is that a lot of people think "supplements" and "vitamins" mean the same thing, but they definitely don't. There are lots of other compounds that *aren't* vitamins that people supplement for useful effect, and there are certain vitamins that do have useful properties when taken in greater than necessary dietary amounts, and there's nothing wrong with that, but so many people are quick to dismiss that possibility and they end up making ignorant criticisms because of it. Inositol is a B-vitamin sugar but megadoses of it are downright miraculous for many people with autism/OCD/similar cognitive problems, for instance. Alpha lipoic acid is the only thing keeping my nervous system from feeling on fire all the time. These are just a couple of examples, but the point is that I think most people really don't give supplementation an objective and even-handed look, they just want a quick generalized answer for whether it's dumb or not, and nothing in healthcare/biology is that simple.
There's a beauty TH-camr named Tati Westbrook who came out with her own line of vitamins called Halo Beauty. It's a hair, skin, and nail booster. I know loads of people follow her and take this supplement. It's 40 bucks for a one month supply. Curious if people might just be wasting their hard earned dollar!? Thanks doc!!
I'm not him, BUT, "It's a hair, skin, and nail booster" Nothing you'll get from these pills you couldn't get from a healthy diet. You can only absorb a certain amount of vitamins and minerals before the rest is just passed on through, so chances are yes, you'd be wasting your money
Eat right, add a little Jello if your nails are weak (how I stopped biting mine, too tough to enjoy)..enjoy yummy good food and don't fall for the nex big craze, I'll eat a Double Down but still keep fibre in most of my meals...talk to your body, mine loves butter, coconut oil, and water! But seriously, anyone who come out with their own line of what ever is a scam! You pay for their name, not the product. Maybe create a picture or chart to see what foods have what minerals or vitamins..hemp hearts can cover Many of the body requirements!..it's hemp, not pot! If it had any useful thc, I would have eaten all of mine!
Her formulation is actually really well thought-out and backed by research, and there are useful therapeutic quantities of nearly all the ingredients. JenLuvsReviews did an amazing ingredient-by-ingredient complete breakdown and analysis of the formula, so definitely check that out if you want the real lowdown. People who think you can get everything you need from a healthy diet are failing to recognize that sometimes, more than a dietarily necessary amount of certain compounds can have additional benefits and cause desired results. Something isn't a waste just because it's not truly necessary; by that logic, people who have the goal of enjoying dessert are wasting money when they get dessert. Quality of life, and modification of appearance, are totally legitimate goals for people to have even when they don't have deficiencies or complaints to begin with, and proper supplementation can help with those goals.
@@lifewuzonceezr "anyone who come out with their own line of what ever is a scam!" is one of the dumbest egregiously broad generalizations I've ever read, anywhere. It's just plain ridiculous. By your crappy logic, nobody has ever been motivated to share something because they actually cared about it and it worked for them. In reality, where you obviously aren't, people are not all Disney villains who only create businesses to be evil. In fact, most people are not that.
I take a multi-vitamin for a few reasons. One, I don't eat veggies. I hate them with a passion and nearly vomit any time I try to eat one. Second, I've got a stomach condition that makes it where I can only eat very small portions which can lead to me feeling super short of breath sometimes to the point where my vision starts to go. I 100% agree with Dr. Mike on most of this. But, if you feel better taking a multi-vitamin and can afford it, go for it. It's a no-risk situation. Like wearing a mask during COVID. It can't hurt, can only help.
my doctor wrote me a script for vitamin D (i dont mean OTC pills, they're pills you can only get with a script from your doctor like Vicodin), but i usually never leave my house so i can see why he thought i was a vampire.
Great Leader I had to get a prescription for vitamin D also. It was one gel pill a week that was 50,000 IU’s! I can’t be in the sun because of lupus and dairy doesn’t agree with me. After finishing the 12 weeks I started taking 1,000 IU’s a day. Hoping it will keep my levels up. I’ve had to go on the prescription one quite a few times and my Dr said that my bones are at risk now. My daughter has the same problem with her vitamin D levels too.
Probably that it's very improbable for someone that eats as much meat as a typical American to be protein deficient in any way and that too much protein can cause a lot of damage. It's like eating 5 potatoes in a sitting because you've got to get your carbs... I mean, yeah, you can, but is it really necessary?
@@stephanies9689 I'm pretty sure protein is one in which you just pee out the access maybe minor gastroinstenial inconveniences(diarrhea..dehydration) food is always better because not only has more nutrients it just all around has more taste and varieties but powder does have its place..for example I'm a wrestler who loses weight and sometimes you have to make sacrifices to your diet the last few days to make weight..like full meals
@@bobbyward2440 It's pretty rough on kidneys to consume too much even if they can remove it and some medical conditions (sickle cell trait or any kidney impairment, for example) increase the risks. There's lots of stuff that is rough for one organ or another and you'd have to be pretty determined in order to OD, just be mindful of your health, don't be dumb, and you're gucci. Here's a pretty good article about the topic www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/322825#side-effects
I'm curious too, and not just considering the typical American eating meat but for example as a supplement of like 10 grams for a vegan athlete, the rest being from whole foods (before people freak out: IT"S POSSIBLE GUYSSS it's actually not that hard to get enough protein; I'm just a lazy vegan sometimes and then I throw in some powder in my morning oats)
86% has been taking a vitamin supplement, while only 24% had a deficiency. Doesn't that just tell you the vitamin has solved the deficiency? How do you know the other 62% wasn't deficient before they started taking supplement?
I only take a multivitamin and it's been great. I guess i was lacking stuff in my diet and my hair was starting to thin out. After i started taking the multivitamins that problem kinda disappeared and my hair is back to it's former black-curly glory.
In my case is my aunt, every fucking message on WhatsApp is "use this and it will grow a new kidney on you" (I only have one) or "do that to stop you to overproduce collagen" this pasts days I really am tempted to block her 🤬
Just, don't forget to list your sources and studies you base your videos on in your videos' description boxes. I wanna get the idea of "if it isn't sourced it didn't happen" trending in the MENA. Its a dream. I know It's a pipe dream, but I'm going for it anyway.
@@hopesy12u4 Yeah, and unfortunately there are some egomaniacal MDs that spout nonsense and confuse people even further here. People like Paul Marik and Kory, and that French quack Didier, etc...
So basically your rationale is get sick/deficient then cure the symptom. Spoken like a true doctor from the slow moving evil gears of the modern day health system.
I think his point is that most people are taking them even though they arent deficient. Thus youre only fattening the wallets of those who sell them to you. Your comment sounds like you should take vitamins as a form of preventative care, which would be interesting to see research on i suppose. But as they are supplements in the first place and not replacements, youd probably be better off just eating food grown organically, sleeping well and exercising.
THOSE ARE TRASH! i read multiple articles that this product is nothing at all! sugar bear hair pills and stuff won’t help grow your hair or nails faster unless you have a biotin deficiency. they’ve been causing the placebo effect in many people who do use it and the celebrity endorsements just make people buy the product bringing in big bucks to the companies.
As someone who has been strung along for years with the extreme vitamin necessity talk, I can definitely say, I totally agree with this! I don’t care what anyone says, I get my best energy, my strongest immune function, and every other physical enhancement from a disciplined, healthy lifestyle. From eating, to exercising, to rest, etc. I’ve never taken anything, a vitamin supplement or medication, that has given me better results. I just wish more doctors talked to their patients about true lifestyle improvements more than medication… I think that has driven the naturalist over the top with vitamins and supplements because maybe they are trying to counteract the excessive promotion of medicine that many of us have also fallen prey to…
42% percent of Americans are Vitamin D deficient and this video was rather misleading by claiming only ~20% of people have a deficiency. It's particularly bad in the winter time and if you have lighter skin. Insufficient levels of Vitamin D is linked to seasonal affective disorder and general depression. Worth keeping an eye on and listening to your doctor. Agreed that overall most supplements are a total waste of money and potentially even harmful.. but in this one instance Mike is completely downplaying a serious issue.
Well said!! Although I also agree with the other commenter, as I live in Alaska and due to months without sunlight nearly all residents here are deficient in vitamin C and it has a profound affect on physical and emotional well-being.
For a moment I got concerned about the 5th point aaand then I remembered that I live in the EU and we actually regulate what goes into our foods, including vitamins and supplements. Yay Europe, good job 🙌🏻😅
The last sentence is absolutely right. There are many many vitamins that we don’t know about contained in our food. This is the best reason to eat balance meal.
So, im a hypochondriac and when went to the doctor i thought i had low EVERYTHING. Turns out all i had was low vitamin d and i forget to take the supplement all the time.
What personally helps me, is journaling. It's like a diary, but not like "Dear diary.." if you know what I mean. It clears my head and makes me fall asleep in no-time.
I wear a sleep mask! Makes everything really dark, I sometimes use earplugs cause I work nights, try to avoid using devices (phone, laptop etc) like an hour before bed that really helped me a lot... also and it may sound stupid but make your room peaceful... make it place that is for sleep and tranquility.. I try as much as possible to not do work in my room :)
I started a routine to prepare for sleep at night- chamomile tea, wash my face, brush my teeth, play some Moonlight Sonata and I'm OUT! It took about 2 weeks for it to become habit but even when I'm not tired halfway through I get drowsy. Good luck!😴😴😴
I know he reacts to medical dramas so I 10/10 recommend the show Doctor Stranger it’s a Korean drama but it’s very interesting as the main character is a top surgeon for North Korea and is trying to escape the country and it speaks on like the human experiments that he has to do and what it really means to be a doctor, I don’t know how accurate the medical stuff is but It touches on very interesting topics it’s on the Viki website I would love to see his reaction
As someone who is deficient due to chronic illness (2 different conditions, yay), and who HATES taking all my pills, I am so weirded out that there are people out there taking stuff when they don't need to.
Because they’ll end up with an illness that results from not having them. Improving the immune system for example can help kill bacteria, viruses, or germs before they get worse. In my case I plan to add shiitake mushrooms to my diet to help promote natural killer cells in my body to kill of these pathogens. They do an amazing job at destroying the cell walls of these pathogens and can even kill precancerous cells before they turn into cancer
I've had low iron in the past, so I take a low dose iron supplement. Plus, I'm a middle aged woman, and don't get much sun... so I take a daily calcium with vitamin D. I usually get them in the little pharmacy aisle while I'm grocery shopping; I don't bother with all those fancy supplements at specialty "health food" - and supplement' stores (I cant afford them). Those places exist for the health of the *wallets* of the people selling the stuff.
hell yeah iron deficient gang rise up, not too quickly though or we might faint.
yikesmydude oof you had to do that to us :(
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Lmfaoooo...damn...gang gang...
lmao
RLS/ body hair loss?
I love how he gets so passionate about medicine that the vein in his neck starts bulging
You're really paying attention... :P
Now I'm just staring at his neck veins lol 😂
Hahahaha that's hilarious. Love it
Hahaha when I saw the title I was like "Bet you 50 bucks he gets the angry neck vein". Less than 5 seconds in, there it was XD
Dr. Mike speaks eloquently and dignified it’s so hard to disagree with him. He could say “pee is stored in the balls” and I’d believe it
Pee is stored in the pancreas. Like seriously dude, how do you not know this?
Jk
Pee IS stored in the balls.
Naveen Gopalakrishnan what? I’m pretty sure he’s making a joke... to a joke... so I don’t think that’s an r/wooosh my dude
balls are stored in the pee
@@iaskaterwhos12 Ummm...are you joking?? Because that isn't true lol...
The local doctor doesn’t do deep blood work to show vitamin deficiencies unless you ask and then it’s an arm and a leg to pay for. It’s crazy.
most of people do not consult with doctor, they take bcz gym trainer recommends this
costs zero in developed and civilised countries. just literally went to the doctor last week and did a deep blood work. I was prescribed vitamine D. 100 pills costed me 2€. I found it expensive. it should be free. and no I don't pay more taxes than someone earning the same in usa.
It's like 3-10 dollars in India, depending on where you go and free for me as an armed forces personnel dependent.
Medical tourism is the answer
yeh thats what i was gonna say
Thanks for making this video. I'm a pharmacy intern working towards getting my PharmD, and whenever I counsel a patient about vitamins and tell them that, unless their doctor told them to get it, they probably don't need the supplement that they're asking me about, they look at me like I'm crazy. There's a lot of misinformation out there and it's important that we educate patients, especially when OTC labels can be so misleading!
I hope you keep your attitude. Unfortunately a lot, if not most, pharmacists are completly on board with this scheme. I couldn't believe it when our friendly pharmacist convinced my mum to buy that bs vitamin C that's all magic and natural and about 20x the price of regular vit C.
Ok I'm completely on board with this video, but there are cases when doctors actually don't tell you about a certain supplement when you really need it. And there's research to prove it's effectiveness. I'm talking about D-mannose. I've had so many UTI's and been to many doctors and none of them recommended it to me, and then I saw people talking about it in forums. Haven't had a UTI since taking it. It's not FDA approved, and not recommended by doctors, so what? It changed my life 😉
Rada Surmach while that’s wonderful that you’ve found a solution to something ailing you that doctors struggled to, this wont be the case in most other situations. the whole point of the video, as i’m sure you know, is that people are being misled into buying vitamins that may not even contain the things that the bottles say they do. in the end though if you feel better on a certain vitamin supplement than you do without it, and feel the investment is worthwhile, more power to you.
@@249aaa I agree. But I am afraid this video could also prevent people from taking vitamins or supplements when they actually need to. Most of the supplements sold from major brands actually contain the ingredients listed and are legitimate, so let's not draw big conclusions from small incidents of some ripoff companies.
I need to buy vitamins cause my moms a doctor
DR. MIKE!! THIS IS AN EMERGENCY!! WE NEED MERCH!!
Yes we do
Stay happy and healthy on a t shirt
I need me some scrubs xD
@@lynzholmes2550 excuse me its supposed to be chest compressions on a shirt man
An eMERCHency
Re-thinking the cupboard full of vitamins I have at home.
I had chronic vitamin d and iron defiency for years. I finally corrected that, now planning for pregnancy. Back on vitamins!
That's wonderful 😊... I'm doing the same
Please how did you correct your iron deficiency. !
@@hellofadoua5828 check your levels. Then do es needed. Easy.
@@hellofadoua5828Usually via blood tests. You can ask for a lab test at a hospital via your General practioner. This can cost a bit but depends what country you’re from in some countries its basically free
@@hellofadoua5828blood test. Check hemoglobin and iron levels
Thank you for standing up for science when it would be so easy to use your platform to sell your own and get rich. People over profit
I mean, most doctors will tell you it's pointless to take vitamins and supplements. They'll tell you to take prescription meds instead because that's how they make their money. They don't get a dime if you buy supplements and vitamins elsewhere.
@@evalynn1863 That's true!!! A lot of them are "in bed" with pharmaceutical companies.
@@RedRoseSeptember22 they don't force you to take medications. If you come in with a problem, and there's a drug that will treat it, they'll prescribe it for you. That's kind of part of their job you know. And it's irrelevant that doctors tell you it's pointless to take supplements, what matters is _scientists_ say it's pointless - at least, in most cases. These supplement companies prey on people's ignorance. People get drawn to supplements because they think 'natural' means 'safer,' which it doesn't. Natural vs unnatural chemicals are still chemicals, and they may or may not be safe. The difference between drugs and supplements is pretty simple: the former have been proven to work and tested for safety, the latter haven't.
@@RedRoseSeptember22 Can we just let this myth die? Cause that's literally the argument of EVERY supplement peddling asshole on the internet. All it takes is to say "Doctors are in bed with Big Pharma" and that then legitimizes them to sell you untested snake oil. And the irony of calling medical doctors profit hogs while using your own popularity and reach to profit off of charlatanry is lost on most of these people. Just stop saying it until you have actual proof of a actual doctors (that's doctorS with an s) prescribing actual medical drugs unnecessarily AND getting away with it.
@@V0r4xiz exactly that
Man that guy from the TED talk really looks like him… edit: Senpai noticed me!
Lol
Étoile de Nuit
it was a joke
😂😂😂
Dr. Mike: "While I agree with this guy..."
Um, isn't he you?
Senpai lol
i’ve never been so excited to hear a doctor talking about medical stuff before
same bruh
I'd rather pee away what I don't need than miss what I do.
Yea same lol
@@venge54is17 I remember as a kid in the 70s One A Day multi-vitamin commercials. That of course was over forty years ago. I guess we are still waiting for that flood of kidney disease patients due to multi-vitamin use.
@@venge54is17 The topic of this video is multivitamin supplements. You are going a bit off topic talking about protein and creatine. Now are you sticking to the topic or are giving us a lecture about supplements other than multivitamins? And did you bother to watch the video that I posted?
Exactly
@@venge54is17 people are lifelong alcoholics and cigarette users and live to 90. You think taking some multivitamins is going to give you kidney disease? Maybe if you take a cheap brand.
Dr Mike, the one person who'll give us all the vitamins we need without having to take any, if you know what I mean.
Debbie Speare SPLOOSH
SHOOKETH
I have so many family members with this obsession. Thank for the video! I will definitely share
Mondo Med unfortunately, my family (especially my mother, who seems to have gotten my little sister in on it as well) has the same thing
Well I’m not the one making videos about vitamins, so who is really obsessed here?
Troof
The difference is obsessing over taking them Or obsessing over people not taking them if there isn't a need... I take melatonin because I really can't sleep most nights but there's a reason of I was just taking them to get a "better" nights sleep that would be obsessing but I literally don't sleep without it... I understand where Dr. Mike is coming from, I never took vitamins as a kid or without reason... (i also dont get a flu shot tho...)
Honestly, can't tell if you're joking around or what lol.
His channel is educational???
Muhammad Emir Hakimi Bin Sahrom just being facetious, I love Dr Mike!
I mean, I am probably not deficient in any vitamins. However, when I take my suppliments my hair grows, my skin clears up, and I feel MUCH better. Even if its placebo... I'll take it because it works for me.
There are studies that have used multivitamins (a LOT, and every single micronutrient) in the treatment of ADHD, Bi-Polar, and Depression. Studies showed they were very effective both short and long term! The hypothesis is modern diets and agricultural practices (deficiency in nutrients within soil) have lead to a large amount of people with deficiency.
@@jamesblames Nutrient deficiency is a lot more common than expected nowadays, I think it's mainly to do with the soil
@@RonaldinhoGoat Modern diets as in eating highly processed, low nutrient high energy foods. I should've elaborated.
@@jamesblames 100% - I have very low vit D and iron so supplement for those, and magnesium for migrane prevention. The real game changers for my ADHD have been the B6 and iron. The ADHD symptoms are particularly terrible during the luteal phase of my menstrual cycle and here the B6 especially has improved my mood and cognitive dysfunction. I don't eat fortified foods or meat/dairy/eggs so these minerals and vitamins are essential for my brain function. The week I ran out of iron and B6 was a rude shock.. I was back to barely functioning 🙃
@@jamesblames Can you name one of these studies please?
*opens neuroscience textbook to begin readings for tomorrow. Sees that Dr. Mike has posted. Closes textbook.* My life every time I see that you've uploaded!
we are in the same position except i didnt even bother to open my neuro textbook :\
Me too
I can't even find my neuro textbook
Same story lol Writing my neuroscience paper. Saw Mike. Clicked!
Ha, I did Neuro last semester.
Mike talking like he doesn't have an unrealistic body (and face!!)
Genetics, not vitamins! 😉
healthy habits
I mean, I need actual surgery to treat my condition (ugliness)
@@duckymomo7935 Lmfao same 😂
What if he's so handsome because of the supplements and he doesn't want anyone else to know about it so he keeps telling us to stop taking supplements 😐
I dunno why I watch these when I already know all the info 😂 I just love me some dr mike!
I was thinking Gabbie was going to be the problem... Watch Out!
Girl... we all know why 😉
Doctor Crystal MD same
I really learned something from this video keep up the good content doctor mike💯
As a vegan, we don't need supplements.. B12 is needed by both vegan and meat eaters though now many vegan options are fortified
Vitaminins, minerals, and herbal supplements completely changed my life. I started a few things at the request of my primary physician and neurologist. My blood results and quality of life improved drastically. I discovered that if I stopped or decreased my regimen, my labs would start to become abnormal again. That's when I did research to start a personalized supplement routine and begin titrating off some meds I was dependent on. Just wish I had started much sooner!
Exactly. Same here. Without my supplements I still would be very, very sick... Unfortunately most doctors are not yet sufficienty trained on that matter...
But the information is all available on TH-cam, all you have to do is invest a little time...
@tnpm718 Unless big pharma suddenly takes a liking to supplements, that will unfortunately never change. =/
Cracks me up when people argue with me saying vitamins/minerals don't actually do anything 😂
Just eat food bro
I didn’t know you did a Ted Talk, I’m watching it after this video!!
Jamie where is it at
The ted talk was AMAZING soooo true
@@farmgirl7891 you search it... On TH-cam... 🤯
@@farmgirl7891 It's linked at the end of the video in an annotation.
Clara O'Kay stfu !
In the words of Sheldon Cooper: "your body can only absorb so much, what you're buying here [vitamins] are ingredients for very expensive urine"
I read that in Sheldon's voice 😂
😂
YES! I remember that episode! Love that show
@@chocmilkshake24 i take it your iq is under 50
@@ThePainkiller9995 takes one to know one
I think Dr Mike videos can be used in place of serotonin supplements. It's cheaper and work effectively.
Also melatonin. 🤣
TROOF
Preach! I'm very depressed so I tend to TH-cam entertaining and uplifting videos in order to distract me from negative thoughts.
I take vitamins and I’m 52 and no health issues ! I don’t have wrinkles, high blood pressure or any other comorbity
Keep up the great work. I'm looking forward to being very healthy at that age too.
Ditto. Same here except I am 76. 😊
thank GOD youre saying something. I just quit my job at GNC because I dont have the heart to look at somebody dead in the eyes and try to convince them that this random $60 product is going to help them lose weight in 2 weeks. Especially when I can tell theyre really trying to lose the weight and theyre getting so frustrated and my job wants me to sit here and make false claims and promises to boost my numbers. no thank you.
Good for you for doing what's right 🤗
One thing that is REALLY frustrating here in Japan is that the vitamin supplements are advertised as substitutes for eating your veggies :/
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Vitamins are not supposed to replace food. That’s ridiculous
But but people there live longer than the rest of the world, so maybe that works.😅
@@lenchenes That isn't a great argument.
Oh no!! :(
Legend says if you comment early enough, and use the secret word, Dr. Mike might pin your comment.
Secret word: Chest compressions
👌😂
Lol No pin
@@Something_dumb nah, he pinned it :)
omg. senpai noticed me. 😆😆😆
So the legend is true! 😲
Just been on a 7 week course of flooding my body with Vit D (doctor prescribed!) I was so deficient it wasn’t even on the chart 😢 I felt awful. Aches, pains, fatigue, low mood. Vit D levels are just within the normal range now and I feel SO much better than I did before 😁💪🏻
How much did you take and for how long?
@@Quester91 Not a doctor but I had to take 5000ui and then moved down to 2000ui daily
@@Quester91 I could be wrong but I'm sure patients with super low Vitamin D are prescribed anywhere from 5000-10,000iu per day?
no sun there?
@@homosapiens... UK, so no not really. Full lockdown at the time didn’t help either. We were only allowed outside once a day to exercise at the time.
I need to share this video with my friends and family. Everyone has a vitamin supplement obsession going on. This will be very informative. Thanks Dr.Mike!
Dr. Mike: ...this unrealistic body image that's pushed on us.
Dr. Mike: *exists
Was thinking same thing!
That's what I was thinking.
I think Dr Mike may have lost a few fans with that bit of insensitivity . We can't all look like he does .
Yeah true
Just because he looks good doesn’t mean he is not right. He shouldn’t be dismissed just because he has a nice physique.
i also love how he keeps eye contact with the camera the whole video
I love how you simplified this topic for your audience PERFECTLY! As a Dietitian Nutritionist, I definitely see people (most notably influencers) treating supplements as if they’re magic cures, or that they’re 100% legit even if it’s a brand new company with zero creditability and transparency.
There’s definitely risks with taking supps - like quality, purity, and does-it-contain-what-it-says in the quantity that it says. My rule of thumb - only supplement when there’s a true need. And find a GMP certified brand that’s ultra transparent about their ingredients!
I couldn't agree more! Well said. I have as a long time competitive athlete believed in certain supplements but was always cautious of their sourcing and production. And why I finally settled on one brand and company.
@@TheWellnessAI what is the source of your vitamine?
@@karrenpopovics2780in my case its Kirkland multivitamins. Its cheap but certified by “USP”
But if you want to get it naturally you basically have to be a nutritionist otherwise you’ll definitely be deficient. People le vegetarians for example think they are healthy because of veggies and fruits but could potentially lack vitamins b12 and e which are important to the body as they are mostly from meat. You cant just say you have a balanced diet because you have fruits and veggies, you have to study what kind of fruits and veggies your taking and how you cook them.
@@karrenpopovics2780how you cook them is also important like for example boiling mushrooms actually remove its nutrients. Microwaving them funnily enough is a healthier way to cook them. Grilling is also good to retain its nutrients
Lol... I thought the title said" STOP THE VIETNAM OBSESSION!"
•IFST• Flight Simulator Channel 😂😂😂
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BRUHHHH🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 SAMMEEE
Same
Don't talk about my flintstone gummies like that!
Brooby I miss those
I hated those
They get sad :(
@@tstar02 how do you pronounce your last name? Just curious.
@@hopesy12u4 "ing" without the "i"
YES! I needed this video especially since my parents are obsessed with vitamins and supplements while still being healthy, eating balanced diets, and being active. Hopefully this’ll help them not throw their money in the toilet.
i throw away all my money for toilet paper to wear in my head despite the fact that i am the unprettiest youtuber of all time
Thank me. I put a comment and he does a video awesome!
but lest be real here, it’s probably better to buy good toilet paper than to buy into supplements if you don’t know if you have a deficiency or not
PreManiac thank you! they can now invest that money into our family trip to Santorini 😂
@@NavleenK Np ;). Have a good day.
Yeah, but how often do doctors suggest a vitamin to cure anything? If they run tests and you're clearly deficient in something, they'll tell you to take a vitamin, but they hardly ever recommend vitamins for injuries or illnesses. They always try to prescribe you something instead.
I take vitamin D but that’s only because I’ve always had a deficiency, I have to get my levels tested once a year to make sure my levels are still okay with the supplement
Brianna771 same. This video strangely made me feel better about having to take vitamins lol
Same! I wasn't even aware that my levels were low until a year ago when I took a blood test and it came back as well... very very lacking of vitamin D. I think 30 out of the recommended level of 120. Micrograms I think? Honestly I don't keep track. I just know that I feel better now that I take 50 micrograms a day (took 100 for the first 6 months).
Same! 2 years ago my levels were extremely low so now I have to take supplements all year around and get the levels tested once a year.
same
Same with me, I apparently had 0 vitamin D in my blood when they tested me. I guess being a vegan and never seeing the sun is not a good combo.
also noticed he never said PEEWOP
Peewoop
PEEWOOP!
I noticed that as well. I'm thinking he's REALLY passionate about this particular subject.
Did you watch his TedTalk?
PEEWOOP!!
i love him, but that's real cringey
Anybody else notice the veins in Dr Mike's neck poppin'?
You ever just been SO PASSIONATE about vitamins?
I noticed it now. 😏
Big pharma must love Doctor Mike.
I went to my doctor and said that I need vitamin supplements and he said to get a tone of fruits and vegetables. So I took a tone of fruits and vegetables.
Does it make you colorful now? Like Rainbos shade here and there?
@@tonycaeleste9718 I don't know man. Diss stuff is crazy. Wish I knew about fruit and vegetables could haved saved a lot of money, not having to buy "those essential oils".
But 1 Apple is same cost as 1 multivitamin bottle here xd
@@MegaRockzer but one apple doesn't equal one tablet both quality wise as well as tolerance wise
@@BrijeshKumar4599 1 bottle is 30 caps , i mean if we think just vitamin wise , the multivit sounds better
Two words: placebo effect
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BigTymerz2009 One word: Hypochondria
Seven words: Mitochondria is the powerhouse of the cell
That’s so true😂😂
B12 is proven to improve mood. Sometimes I forget I have taken it and remember later because I am not hating work and everyone there.
Two words.
Neck veins.
That's when you know shit's serious ;)
LOL he noticed this
one word ... yummy
I'll throwing myself off the stair for those neck veins
One thought : kill the creep in you human!
*The fact that you called Xanax a common medication, is actually overwhelming to me*
Casually slides that in with insulin 😂 funny thing is xannys are cheaper to get...
Xanax ain’t to be fucked with, maybe this guy has ties with big pharma or he has no idea what Xanax is 😂 one hell of a drug I’m glad that exists but to an extent, it’s a great abortive for panic attacks
It is a common medication tho🤨. Literally prescribed to millions and millions of people each year.
@@JZGreengo I get really sick when the weather turns. Dizzy, sore throat, ear fullness . It has to do with barometric pressure but Xanax is the only thing that helps me dramatically. Xanax cures hangovers too.
But it is common, millions of people take it
I'm vegan, I'm clear to take my B12. Dr. Mike approved.
Do you take regularly or once in a week ?
@@missempathetic6187 hi! vegan here too haha, I take it once or twice a week depending on the concentration of the supplement. B12 stores usually last up to 4 years so it's not something you need to take daily also because most supplements have like 10 times what you need, so once or twice a week should be just fine. If you are having doubts I would recommend you consult on how much we need of B12 to maintain cognitive function on a government health web page thingies haha I also take vitamin D for calcium absorption since I don't go out often and I'm always wearing sunscreen.
@@ester8a Oh ok , Actually i was diagnosed with b-12 deficiency so i have been taking b-12 supplements daily from past 1 month. As i am vegan i was thinking that iw ill continue taking it after my b-12 levels are normal.
@@missempathetic6187 great! always listen to your doctor! :)
@@ester8a yeah :)
Chest Compression Notif Gang WYA?¿😂🤪
Omg his face on the thumbnail is priceless!!
Zainab 28 It really accentuates his teeth. They are so nice. Perfect bite, perfect alignment, such beautiful..healthy teeth.
his face so cute
Okay but I’m still gonna eat my flinstone vitamins.
Gummy vitamins are the highlight of my morning.. lol
I like how this video has no effect on our decision
Flintstone vitamins for the Millenials.. gummy vitamins for the current generation. Mom of three here lol
I take vitamin D Because its winter and I live in Norway, it's dark going to school and dark going home.
Thats Vitamins as a necessary. And its a good thing.
I can agree multi vitamins can most likely not help. But I disagree with certain things your saying. I know there's beef between functional medicine and conventional medicine but It's crazy how you think most people get all the vitamins that is required to not have a deficiency and in AMERICA of all places. Vitamin D and zinc and potassium are one of the most deficient vitamins out there. And just because you can get these vitamins from foods doesn't necessarily mean it's process in your body correctly aswell and or it's from a good source. I guarantee you almost everyone in this country has or will have a bad gut issue that has been proven to give vitamin deficiencies that leads to emotional and mental disorders just to name a few examples. So yes it is necessary to use supplements specially if you don't consume what your suppose to eat. Conventional medicine bloodwork doesn't fully show all vitamin deficiencies btw... essentially you won't really need to take vitamins if you know what you're consuming but odds are people can't afford quality foods or don't simply know how to nourish themselves properly.
I get regular blood tests for my autoimmune diseases and I have malabsorption so I HAVE TO TAKE VITAMINS :( hate it but I’ve blacked out a few times
@@marissamarrero6469 what vitamins/minerals do you need to take?
@@hayd9785 I take a women’s 18+!multivitamin from Ritual and an extra Vitamin D. I can’t remember the brand right now. I’ve left it at home. It’s a liquid gel cap one. Other than my vitamin d being a little low now all my other levels have been great! :)
React to Shane Dawson's medical conspiracy theories
Oooooh. Don't know what they are, but they sound juicy
SEND THIS UP
Yes! That'd be great! Or a collab with Shane!
YAS
showing this to my fkin mom...
Event Hʘriךּon Sending it to my brother😂
Ikr 😂
Event Hʘriךּon dude fr
Haha love it.
I'd show my MIL, but she'd still say he was wrong... fml.
Tati left the chat! 🤣
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O chá das 5 kkk Brasileiro??
@@andresenas7122 kkkk
Do a video on anemia please (causes and how to change our diet) I constantly feel tired even tho I take my iron supplements and eat healthy ☹️
Whens theast time you went to the gym? Or had your TSH/T4 checked? Idk your age if postmenopausal estrogen will make you feel 100 times better
Are you supplementing by a doctor's recommendation? You'll usually get prescribed the strong tablets, that make you poop black lead lol... Even on 100mgs daily, it'll take a good while to bounce back from an iron deficiency. From personal experience, several weeks.
Thor Odinson I do go to the gym regularly and I did my blood test not too long ago and I’m fine the iron is increasing a little but I can’t feel the difference 😕
Cathrine Lundqvist I’m taking the 80 mg ones and at first he told me to take it twice a day and now that I went from 8 to 17 I am taking it only once a day and I’ve been taking it for 5 moths so I hope to feel good asap
I was recommended to take a vitamin C tablet along with the iron to help with effectiveness. I had the same problem as you, with not feeling any better after about two months. Luckily, vitamin C is water soluble, so it can’t hurt you. Maybe talk to your doctor about it.
What about supplements like fish oil, probiotics and glucosamine
I also wonder about that?
FYI, most probiotics that aren't refidgerated are garbage. Studies have shown that most all room temp probiotics have less than 10% of the CFU they say they originally have.
Also calcium
My doctor has me taking probiotics because of some health issues :) so far I feel great with the ones I'm taking. Fish oil is also amazing for the joints and heart!!!
Kind of the same: if the doctor prescribed them, they may help. If you take them on your own, probably you don't need them.
Calcium can actually hurt you (my aunt had spasms in her hands and nervousness) so your doctor needs to prescribe the exact dose, which can or cannot be the one in the label.
Mike is talking about unrealistic figures but 😂😂 buddy just look at ur arms lol
It's totally realistic through hard work. The unrealistic figures he's talking about is mostly about the super slim figure.
You know who had a great physique? That dude giving the TED talk. Dr. Mike should try to look more like him.
Those look like completely normal weight lifter's arms to me. There are much bigger ones, that do look unnatural.
If you watch his morning routine it shows his hard work and it’s really not unrealistic it’s just hard work.
If it was unrealistic then why does he have them. 🤔
I mean I guess with that attitude it’s unrealistic
I just eat vitamin D because that's the recommendation for everyone in winter here in Finland.
I'm living for that thumb nail
nice muse pfp
What about the rest of your nails tho?
@@allismiff idk dude im going to need doctor mike to check them out!
@@jellypeaches26 thanks!! lol theyre my favourite band and this artwork is the prettiest album cover of all time this is a fact
I've got a lot of deficiencies so I have a lot of vitamins and supplements. It's not even about how I look. And to tell you honestly, they do help.
He clearly says in the video, if you have deficiencies, you're one of the few people that needs to take supplements.
@@HELL0NESSA and no where in my comment did I say he was wrong. I'm merely sharing my experience with vitamins and supplements.
Multivatims gave me anxiety and depression...once I quit, all my anxiety went away
@@inspiradorupees3029 what!?? Usually it’s the opposite.
@@reviewhead who told you that?
I saw that TED talk 🤗🤗🤗😎😎
And it was so informative... i m studying medicines n that ted talk gave me a new perspective ....... 😊😊
Funny thing is the same people who tell you that supplements are useless are the same ones who’ll encourage you to do yoga.
*casually just plays a clip of a video with him at a TED Talk that I knew nothing about and doesn’t bother to explain anything*
He has a video where he talks about the whole experience :)
*nvm fam looks like I’m just stupid*
*thx for the update my dude*
TEDx, not TED. TED would have never requested him.
Niiice, i LOVE YOUR NEW INTRO 👍👍👍
Its perfect
Same !
Please never stop doing these Wenesday check ups!!! I always look forward for them!! Thank u for the time and effort you put in these videos
The fact that vitamins ARE recommended, then it means they work.
You should review Tati Westbrook's vitamins. The name is Halo Beauty and there was a controversy when she first launched then because of some ingredients. Her subscribers thought she was going to launch make up or skin care so when she presented vitamins people went crazy.
(Nothing in this response is intended as a retort to you, since you didn't state a case either way about her product. I'm just replying about the general topic and speaking to general trends.) Tati's formulation for Halo Beauty is actually really well thought-out and fairly in line with research on the various components (JenLuvsReviews did, as usual, an incredible breakdown analysis of it). A lot of people want to dismiss literally anything in a pill form as being pointless cash-grab fluff, but that's as irrational as making generalizations about All Pharmaceutical Drugs or about All Surgical Remedies or whatever other toolboxes are available for issues. A big problem is that a lot of people think "supplements" and "vitamins" mean the same thing, but they definitely don't. There are lots of other compounds that *aren't* vitamins that people supplement for useful effect, and there are certain vitamins that do have useful properties when taken in greater than necessary dietary amounts, and there's nothing wrong with that, but so many people are quick to dismiss that possibility and they end up making ignorant criticisms because of it. Inositol is a B-vitamin sugar but megadoses of it are downright miraculous for many people with autism/OCD/similar cognitive problems, for instance. Alpha lipoic acid is the only thing keeping my nervous system from feeling on fire all the time. These are just a couple of examples, but the point is that I think most people really don't give supplementation an objective and even-handed look, they just want a quick generalized answer for whether it's dumb or not, and nothing in healthcare/biology is that simple.
Or those instagram hair and nail vitamins that are a blue bear.
@@sheshiechan ohhh yeah i remeber those. theyre called SugarBearHair Vitamins
There's a beauty TH-camr named Tati Westbrook who came out with her own line of vitamins called Halo Beauty. It's a hair, skin, and nail booster. I know loads of people follow her and take this supplement. It's 40 bucks for a one month supply. Curious if people might just be wasting their hard earned dollar!? Thanks doc!!
I'm not him, BUT,
"It's a hair, skin, and nail booster" Nothing you'll get from these pills you couldn't get from a healthy diet. You can only absorb a certain amount of vitamins and minerals before the rest is just passed on through, so chances are yes, you'd be wasting your money
I guarantee she's swindling.
Eat right, add a little Jello if your nails are weak (how I stopped biting mine, too tough to enjoy)..enjoy yummy good food and don't fall for the nex big craze, I'll eat a Double Down but still keep fibre in most of my meals...talk to your body, mine loves butter, coconut oil, and water! But seriously, anyone who come out with their own line of what ever is a scam! You pay for their name, not the product. Maybe create a picture or chart to see what foods have what minerals or vitamins..hemp hearts can cover Many of the body requirements!..it's hemp, not pot! If it had any useful thc, I would have eaten all of mine!
Her formulation is actually really well thought-out and backed by research, and there are useful therapeutic quantities of nearly all the ingredients. JenLuvsReviews did an amazing ingredient-by-ingredient complete breakdown and analysis of the formula, so definitely check that out if you want the real lowdown. People who think you can get everything you need from a healthy diet are failing to recognize that sometimes, more than a dietarily necessary amount of certain compounds can have additional benefits and cause desired results. Something isn't a waste just because it's not truly necessary; by that logic, people who have the goal of enjoying dessert are wasting money when they get dessert. Quality of life, and modification of appearance, are totally legitimate goals for people to have even when they don't have deficiencies or complaints to begin with, and proper supplementation can help with those goals.
@@lifewuzonceezr "anyone who come out with their own line of what ever is a scam!" is one of the dumbest egregiously broad generalizations I've ever read, anywhere. It's just plain ridiculous. By your crappy logic, nobody has ever been motivated to share something because they actually cared about it and it worked for them. In reality, where you obviously aren't, people are not all Disney villains who only create businesses to be evil. In fact, most people are not that.
First!! #PEEWOOP CONGRATS on 3 million
No you're not
@@HayleyxWeir didn't specify what I was first to
@@cherrym050 well, if you weren't the first comment their is a really good chance you weren't the first view or like
I take a multi-vitamin for a few reasons. One, I don't eat veggies. I hate them with a passion and nearly vomit any time I try to eat one. Second, I've got a stomach condition that makes it where I can only eat very small portions which can lead to me feeling super short of breath sometimes to the point where my vision starts to go. I 100% agree with Dr. Mike on most of this. But, if you feel better taking a multi-vitamin and can afford it, go for it. It's a no-risk situation. Like wearing a mask during COVID. It can't hurt, can only help.
2:17 actually odds ARE I DO have a vitamin D deficiency...I should probably go outside
my doctor wrote me a script for vitamin D (i dont mean OTC pills, they're pills you can only get with a script from your doctor like Vicodin), but i usually never leave my house so i can see why he thought i was a vampire.
Great Leader I had to get a prescription for vitamin D also. It was one gel pill a week that was 50,000 IU’s! I can’t be in the sun because of lupus and dairy doesn’t agree with me. After finishing the 12 weeks I started taking 1,000 IU’s a day. Hoping it will keep my levels up. I’ve had to go on the prescription one quite a few times and my Dr said that my bones are at risk now. My daughter has the same problem with her vitamin D levels too.
@@Annette1965 i was on a tablet for vitamin D (idk how strong it was) and a tablet for a type of acid that were very low in my body.
Yeah after blood work I was told I had a severe vitamin D deficiency. On 50000 units a week and it’s honestly helped my energy quite a bit.
I would much rather go outside than take my Vitamin D pills but it's like -12 degrees out there.
What is your opinion on protein powders??
IKR this needs more likes so Dr. Mike can see it
Probably that it's very improbable for someone that eats as much meat as a typical American to be protein deficient in any way and that too much protein can cause a lot of damage. It's like eating 5 potatoes in a sitting because you've got to get your carbs... I mean, yeah, you can, but is it really necessary?
@@stephanies9689 I'm pretty sure protein is one in which you just pee out the access maybe minor gastroinstenial inconveniences(diarrhea..dehydration) food is always better because not only has more nutrients it just all around has more taste and varieties but powder does have its place..for example I'm a wrestler who loses weight and sometimes you have to make sacrifices to your diet the last few days to make weight..like full meals
@@bobbyward2440 It's pretty rough on kidneys to consume too much even if they can remove it and some medical conditions (sickle cell trait or any kidney impairment, for example) increase the risks. There's lots of stuff that is rough for one organ or another and you'd have to be pretty determined in order to OD, just be mindful of your health, don't be dumb, and you're gucci.
Here's a pretty good article about the topic
www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/322825#side-effects
I'm curious too, and not just considering the typical American eating meat but for example as a supplement of like 10 grams for a vegan athlete, the rest being from whole foods (before people freak out: IT"S POSSIBLE GUYSSS it's actually not that hard to get enough protein; I'm just a lazy vegan sometimes and then I throw in some powder in my morning oats)
86% has been taking a vitamin supplement, while only 24% had a deficiency. Doesn't that just tell you the vitamin has solved the deficiency? How do you know the other 62% wasn't deficient before they started taking supplement?
How about just buckle down and eat some vegetables?
@@rebeccahicks2392 I'm autistic and can't eat most foods because of texture and sensory issues
@@sorcererinasweater7670 what foods do you like to eat?
Because when you stop taking vitamins you can tell if u have a deficiency or not.
@@CalebKlinger You get that a deficiency is based on diet right? So if you supplement a vitamin, you'll not have a deficiency...
I only take a multivitamin and it's been great. I guess i was lacking stuff in my diet and my hair was starting to thin out. After i started taking the multivitamins that problem kinda disappeared and my hair is back to it's former black-curly glory.
What multivitamins did you take?
@@indielenseproject3692 Centrum multivitamin complex for men. But don't take them for too long or too often.
@@emilfilipov169 Why?
Is this why you are so unrealistically perfect? And you don't want others to get your secret. Got it.
Can you react to House season 2 episode 8, The mistake? I'd love to see your take on this episode.
Would love to hear your thoughts on Traditional chinese medicine !
Ooh careful with that one. He may get kicked off of certain social media platforms.
Use the term "Snake Oil" in the title instead to avoid getting flagged ;)
Unrelated but his neck veins lol
I hope he answers this
It's Pseudoscience
Prevention is better than Cure. That's one of the reason why peoole are taking food supplements.
You don't need vitamins and supplements. Simply eat right, exercise, and do safe amounts of cocaine.
go the extra mile and do even safer amounts of ketamine
And heroin 😉
C T 😂
C T what’s if your lazy and just use cocaine and marijuana you know...
Omg 😅🤣😂
My mom is obsessed with vitamins right now and I tried telling her this lol
Maybe she'll listen to Dr Mike
Benardine Appiah Konadu not mine
Sameeee
In my case is my aunt, every fucking message on WhatsApp is "use this and it will grow a new kidney on you" (I only have one) or "do that to stop you to overproduce collagen" this pasts days I really am tempted to block her 🤬
I tried but she wouldn’t listen.
You are my role model on the youtube ❤️👌🏻 , I am trying to improve the medical awareness in the MENA region 💪🏻
And boy does it need awareness. Everyone believes everything medical claim on WhatsApp.
Shit drives me crazy.
Just, don't forget to list your sources and studies you base your videos on in your videos' description boxes.
I wanna get the idea of "if it isn't sourced it didn't happen" trending in the MENA. Its a dream.
I know It's a pipe dream, but I'm going for it anyway.
@@hopesy12u4 Yeah, and unfortunately there are some egomaniacal MDs that spout nonsense and confuse people even further here. People like Paul Marik and Kory, and that French quack Didier, etc...
So basically your rationale is get sick/deficient then cure the symptom. Spoken like a true doctor from the slow moving evil gears of the modern day health system.
My thoughts exactly
Well, how else would they earn their keep if people were healthy just by taking vitamins?
I think his point is that most people are taking them even though they arent deficient. Thus youre only fattening the wallets of those who sell them to you.
Your comment sounds like you should take vitamins as a form of preventative care, which would be interesting to see research on i suppose. But as they are supplements in the first place and not replacements, youd probably be better off just eating food grown organically, sleeping well and exercising.
What about sugar bear pills or halo beauty? there was a huge controversy last year it would be GREAT if a profesional like you talked on it.
He did during a street consultancy...... Not about any specific brand but he did talk about supplements for hair growth
Kasturica Sinha what video was it?
THOSE ARE TRASH! i read multiple articles that this product is nothing at all! sugar bear hair pills and stuff won’t help grow your hair or nails faster unless you have a biotin deficiency. they’ve been causing the placebo effect in many people who do use it and the celebrity endorsements just make people buy the product bringing in big bucks to the companies.
@@kasturicasinha need to catch on that but lso i think such topic deserves its own video :)
Then what about Halo Beauty? I’m curious.
Leave me with my organic vitamin and instant ramen diet 😭
-Broke college student
lmao feLT
I mean it is a supplement lol
I love how he doesn’t put ads on his videos
Literally not lying before this video started i got a vitamin supplements Ad 🤣🤣🤣🤣
I'm dead 💀
As someone who has been strung along for years with the extreme vitamin necessity talk, I can definitely say, I totally agree with this! I don’t care what anyone says, I get my best energy, my strongest immune function, and every other physical enhancement from a disciplined, healthy lifestyle.
From eating, to exercising, to rest, etc. I’ve never taken anything, a vitamin supplement or medication, that has given me better results. I just wish more doctors talked to their patients about true lifestyle improvements more than medication… I think that has driven the naturalist over the top with vitamins and supplements because maybe they are trying to counteract the excessive promotion of medicine that many of us have also fallen prey to…
42% percent of Americans are Vitamin D deficient and this video was rather misleading by claiming only ~20% of people have a deficiency. It's particularly bad in the winter time and if you have lighter skin. Insufficient levels of Vitamin D is linked to seasonal affective disorder and general depression. Worth keeping an eye on and listening to your doctor. Agreed that overall most supplements are a total waste of money and potentially even harmful.. but in this one instance Mike is completely downplaying a serious issue.
Well said!! Although I also agree with the other commenter, as I live in Alaska and due to months without sunlight nearly all residents here are deficient in vitamin C and it has a profound affect on physical and emotional well-being.
@@Phil_529 Lighter skin synthesizes Vitamin D faster though.
Doctor Mike hey there 👋🏽😁
@@HaHa-gg9dl who said it didn’t? This comment is completely irrelevant
For a moment I got concerned about the 5th point aaand then I remembered that I live in the EU and we actually regulate what goes into our foods, including vitamins and supplements. Yay Europe, good job 🙌🏻😅
We need merch that says this..
Code blue?
CHEST COMPRESSIONS
CHEST COMPRESSIONS
CHEST COMPRESSIONS
CHEST COMPRESSIONS
Ryah The Mermaid hahehrmrfnrngn yessshdbrbbbgnr
twitter.com/troye_not_troy_/status/1094722071656050688?s=19
Yeah!
Or a gym tee that says "Do you even do chest compressions bro?"
The last sentence is absolutely right. There are many many vitamins that we don’t know about contained in our food. This is the best reason to eat balance meal.
What if you can’t eat a balanced meal due to financial restrictions? A $0.10 supplement is just way more convenient and economical.
Fun fact: Just now the advertisement before this video was for a protein shake with fiber that helps you diet.
Classic.
So, im a hypochondriac and when went to the doctor i thought i had low EVERYTHING. Turns out all i had was low vitamin d and i forget to take the supplement all the time.
fineimjessica same 😂
LMAOOOOO relatable
I low c and d though i got cancer my god.
I have a question. What are some strategies to get good sleep.
Check out my sleep video :)
What personally helps me, is journaling. It's like a diary, but not like "Dear diary.." if you know what I mean. It clears my head and makes me fall asleep in no-time.
I wear a sleep mask! Makes everything really dark, I sometimes use earplugs cause I work nights, try to avoid using devices (phone, laptop etc) like an hour before bed that really helped me a lot... also and it may sound stupid but make your room peaceful... make it place that is for sleep and tranquility.. I try as much as possible to not do work in my room :)
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I started a routine to prepare for sleep at night- chamomile tea, wash my face, brush my teeth, play some Moonlight Sonata and I'm OUT! It took about 2 weeks for it to become habit but even when I'm not tired halfway through I get drowsy. Good luck!😴😴😴
Honest doctors are rare
I know he reacts to medical dramas so I 10/10 recommend the show Doctor Stranger it’s a Korean drama but it’s very interesting as the main character is a top surgeon for North Korea and is trying to escape the country and it speaks on like the human experiments that he has to do and what it really means to be a doctor, I don’t know how accurate the medical stuff is but It touches on very interesting topics it’s on the Viki website I would love to see his reaction
That would be so cool! I don't think Korean medical dramas are accurate but they almost always deliver a great story with interesting topics!
Is it subtitled? Sounds interesting to watch.
@@misssunnydee yes you can find it with subs :)
Djamila Z Yes it is and it’s a little romantic if you like that but it’s suspenseful and mysterious I really like it
Ayyee I watched that it's really good.
Hey Dr. Mike, you mentioned once that you’re an immigrant. I’d love to hear your story and your experiences :)
😊
tapset47 He’s from Great Russia
He is from Russia and he made a video about it already, check in his channel
Taking a vitamin when you don't have a medical condition is like taking an aspirin when you don't have a headache
Aspirin can actually be helpful for maintenance of certain heart conditions, too. That's why my friend with a nursing degree keeps baby aspirin.
@@SomeOnlinePerson that wasn't my point
You can take vitamins so you won’t get a deficiency but you can’t take aspirin to not get a headache...
As someone who is deficient due to chronic illness (2 different conditions, yay), and who HATES taking all my pills, I am so weirded out that there are people out there taking stuff when they don't need to.
Because they’ll end up with an illness that results from not having them. Improving the immune system for example can help kill bacteria, viruses, or germs before they get worse. In my case I plan to add shiitake mushrooms to my diet to help promote natural killer cells in my body to kill of these pathogens. They do an amazing job at destroying the cell walls of these pathogens and can even kill precancerous cells before they turn into cancer
Dr. Mike: "Odds are, you don't have one of these health conditions"
Me, sitting here with 3 out of 4: :|
Then we hope you ARE taking your vitamins :)
I've read your comment at the same time he said it
I "only" have 2 but I felt this 😅 I had a bunch of blood work and I'm deficient in everything (except iron and B12)
I've had low iron in the past, so I take a low dose iron supplement.
Plus, I'm a middle aged woman, and don't get much sun... so I take a daily calcium with vitamin D. I usually get them in the little pharmacy aisle while I'm grocery shopping; I don't bother with all those fancy supplements at specialty "health food" - and supplement' stores (I cant afford them). Those places exist for the health of the *wallets* of the people selling the stuff.
Same
When he put himself in a TED talk I died. I'm alive again. 🤣🤣🤣
Dr. Mike greetings from med student from Mexicali, Mexico!
You inspire us here! 💪🇲🇽✨💖💖
Second That, love his videos
Hope you’re doing well🙃
Vamos Baja!!!!
Me: has a vitamin deficiency
Also me: watches this video for no reason